契: the kanji for pledge; contract
契 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means pledge; contract. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
契 is written in 9 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
契 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 3 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ケイ (kei)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 契約けいやく · keiyaku | contract |
| 契機けいき · keiki | opportunity; turning point … |
ちぎる (chigiru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 契るちぎる · chigiru | to pledge; to vow |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 部屋を借りる契約をした。Heya o kariru keiyaku o shita.I signed a contract to rent a room.
- 契約書をよく読んでからサインしてください。Keiyakusho o yoku yonde kara sain shite kudasai.Please read the contract carefully before signing.
- 留学を契機に考え方が変わった。Ryūgaku o keiki ni kangaekata ga kawatta.Studying abroad changed the way I think.
- 二人は永遠の愛を契った。Futari wa eien no ai o chigitta.The two pledged eternal love.
- 来月で契約が切れる。Raigetsu de keiyaku ga kireru.The contract expires next month.
Questions about 契
How many strokes does 契 have?
契 is written in 9 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 契?
The on readings are kei (ケイ). The kun readings are chigiru (ちぎる).
What JLPT level is 契?
N1. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N1 is designed to match the former Level 1.
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 契
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.